The question of how ready Europe is to fund all of Ukraine's requests after the active phase of war remains open. Experts note that the EU currently demonstrates its readiness, but geopolitical shifts may impact both its stance and the scale of future assistance.
Following the EU's decision to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, relations between the US and Europe may move to a new level of rivalry—especially over trade tariffs involving India and China. The main struggle is for influence over European markets, the largest after the US, with the US, China, and the EU acting as the key players in this triangle.
China and Europe are deeply interdependent in many sectors, notably in rare-earth metals and advanced technology products. China's trade surplus with the EU exceeds €300 billion, reflecting close cooperation but also the risk of trade conflicts.
Regarding Russia, analysts note China's hesitation to commit to major energy import contracts, revealing caution. Russia risks becoming an economic donor for China without strategic guarantees or support, thus deepening its dependency.
In summary, the current geopolitical reality is a competitive fight for influence in Europe among major global powers. This directly affects the scale and sustainability of support for Ukraine from the EU and has broader implications for the European economy and its relations with the US and China.
